1. it's healthy - on average organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and essential minerals 2. no nasty additives - organic food doesn't contain food additives which can cause health problems 3. avoids pesticides - over 400 chemical pesticides are routinely used in conventional farming and residues are often present in non-organic food 4. no GM - Genetically Modified crops, ingredients and animal feeds are not allowed under organic standards 5. reliance on drugs removed - the Soil Association standards prohibit the routine use of antibiotics on farm animals which are a concern with possible effects on human health 6. no hidden costs - compare the cost with the £120m that taxpayers pay for removing chemicals from drinking water, mainly as a result of pesticide use in conventional farming 7. high standards - all organic farms and food companies are inspected at least once a year 8. care for animals - animal welfare is taken very seriously under organic standards 9. good for wildlife and the environment - organic farming is better for wildlife, causes lower pollution from sprays, and produces less carbon dioxide and fewer dangerous wastes 10. it's top for taste - many people prefer organic food because they say it tastes better... so, give organic food a try? Based on information from the Soil Association